At most nightspots, the only difference between one night and the next is the size of the crowd.

If it's a Tuesday or Wednesday, chances are it's going to be a light crowd. Weekend nights will bring in heavier crowds.

But the patrons will be pretty much the same; just more or less of them.

The same can't be said about Incahoots in Fullerton.

First, the country crowd that fills the place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays isn't even there on Thursday nights. On that night, the place transforms into an 18-and-older hip-hop crowd. You won't hear a lot of Garth Brooks or Tim McGraw on Thursdays.

And the crowds vary on the country nights as well.

For instance, Wednesdays and Sundays are open to the 18-and-older crowd, and most of the 21-and-over crowd regards those nights as the minor leagues, where young dancers learn the dance moves that they will use one day when they get old enough to attend the Tuesday and Friday parties.

Confused? Well, so was I when I visited Incahoots on a Wednesday night a while back. I made the mistake of saying that there was no happy hour at the club, and I heard immediately from the Tuesday and Friday crowds who insisted that their nights definitely had a happy hour.

I had to find out what was going so I returned and, sure enough, there is a Tuesday happy hour, which lasts all night, and a Friday happy hour that runs from 5-7 p.m. On both nights, there are discounted drinks and munchies. Those dollar tacos on Tuesdays are mighty fine.

I should mention that country fans occasionally get impatient and can't always wait for their designated nights, so some of the 21-and-older crowd have been known to mingle on the dance floor with the young crowd on Wednesdays and Sundays. Obviously, the reverse isn't allowed.

On Tuesdays, there also is karaoke going on outside on the patio and, to my amazement, it works. The country music inside doesn't interfere with the diverse musical selections outside, and vice versa.

But you can't imagine how strange it is to walk from one area to the other, and hear Kenny Chesney flow into Lady Gaga.

Life is full of choices, and these women chose Tuesday night at Incahoots because they believe the dancing is better than it is on other nights. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Never had a lesson. OK, that might not be true. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Jenna and Maddy were dancing so hard that we had to drag them off the dance floor just to pose for us. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
We caught up to Chelsye, Teresa and Nicole between dances. Keep an eye on Nicole at right. She'll be showing you some dance moves in the next couple of slides. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
We told you you'd see more of Nicole, seen here with another great dancer Tomas. Wait til you see the next photo. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Now that's a dip worthy of a television dance show. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
There seems to be some required footwear for this dance floor. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Sisters Kayleigh and Kristen Painter said they make Incahoots a Tuesday and Friday night stop. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Garrett Feikema and Alyssa Brown were trying to order drinks at the bar when we interrupted. They forgave us. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The stars came out to welcome Lindsey Clark. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
This was definitely NOT hip hop night at Incahoots. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Now Teresa, Tomas and Nicole are just showing off. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Wednesdays are for the 18-and-older crowd, but Tuesday is strictly for the older dancers. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Sierra took some time off from dancing to cool off. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
These friends are big fans of Incahoots, one of Orange County few country nightspots. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Country DJ Shawn Parr hosted the party on a recent Tuesday night at Incahoots. He posed with a couple of fans. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
This couple didn't want to give us their names so we promised to call them Amelia Earhart and Jimmy Hoffa, and they said they were fine with that. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Yes, that's Shawn Parr leading the line dance. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
When he wasn't dancing, the "Ambassador of Country Music," who works the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. shift on KKGO, was leading the dancing like the conductor of a major orchestra. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
This couple was doing more socializing than dancing, but that's allowed at Incahoots. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
These friends come for the dancing, but they aren't alone. A lot of people come for the dancing. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
While people are inside dancing to country music, there is spirited karaoke going on outside. For some reason, the music doesn't bleed into each. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
He's not injured. He's just leaning on some friends for laughs. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Corey and Rebecca Smith have been coming to Incahoots for a while, but only about once a month. They have a family, after all. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
It's all about the dancing. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Howdy. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Joy was hanging out by the DJ booth, where DJ Mark keeps the dancing feet moving every Tuesday and Friday. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
This couple looked fresh and ready to get back on the dance floor. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Roy Hernandez and Mario Argole have been regulars at this club since 1992, when it was called The Hop. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
They were among friends who had a prime people-watching spot along the rim of the dance floor. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Scott and Cyndee were taking a breather from dancing. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
No bachelorette party. No birthday celebration. No anniversary. Just a group of friends out to party. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
DJ Scott runs the karaoke party on the patio every Tuesday. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Always the perfect host, KKGO jock Shawn Parr takes time to serve drinks from behind the bar. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
This is a nightspot where people are always moving. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
There aren't many places left to country line dance, but this is one of the best. BARRY KOLTNOW, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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